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M581 DDE

1995 Renault 5

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault 569,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 DDE
MakeRenault
Model5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,708 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 76,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,812 miles

heavy surface corrosion to most underside areas and outer sill areas †extensive welding to outersill areas †slighr noise from n/s front wheel bearing †rear number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 69,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 69,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre outer wall cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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M581 DDE is a 1995 Renault 5 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 69,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M581 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Renault 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M581 DDE registered?

M581 DDE is a 1995 Renault 5, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M581 DDE safe to buy?

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